Nutritional Information For Pregnancy – Part II (Other Nutrients)

A woman’s body goes through a number of changes when she is pregnant so a lot is happening that sometimes require a certain amount of one vitamins or nutrient and a certain amount of another essential nutrient or vitamin so we thought we should provide you a general knowledge on what essential nutrients are required during pregnancy.

NOTE: You might still require a certain dose of some supplements so always discuss with your consultant first and don’t take decisions on your own.

Here is a continued list of other essential nutrients that a body would need during pregnancy period:

NO.1

BODY REQUIRES: IRONWHY: Because it gets depleted during pregnancyCONSEQUENCES: If there is iron deficiency in early days of pregnancy it can lead to premature birth or low birth weightAVERAGE REQUIREMENT: 22 mg/dayPREGNANCY REQUIREMENT: 27 mg/dayFOODS: Mix of animal & plant foods

NO.5

BODY REQUIRES: Fibre and FluidsWHY: To prevent constipationCONSEQUENCES OF DEFECIENCY: Extreme constipation that can have serious implications if not treatedAVERAGE REQUIREMENT:PREGNANCY REQUIREMENT:FOODS: Wolegrain breads and cereal products, legumes, nuts, vegetables and fruit

NO.6

BODY REQUIRES: Vegetarian, vegan and special dietsWHY: To receive essential nutrients from vegetablesCONSEQUENCES OF DEFICIENCY: Lack of nutritional deficiency of some essential nutrientsWARNING:Consult your gynecologist if you are a vegan or religiously follow a certain type of diet to find out if it is suitable during pregnancy and if it is providing enough nutrients to the bodyAVERAGE REQUIREMENT: Subject to individual variationPREGNANCY REQUIREMENT: Subject to individual variationFOODS: Vegetables or as per other diets you follow (after consulting with your midwife)